Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Terms of Trade

Net barter terms of trade index (2015 = 100).

Terms of Trade in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) decreased to 109.35 points in 2021 from 110.75 points in 2020.

109.3
▼ −1.42021 · previous 110.7Annual · index points · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Terms of Trade — History

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Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Terms of Trade — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Terms of Trade in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) decreased to 109.35 points in 2021 from 110.75 points in 2020.

Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2020) it was 110.7, so the latest figure is 1.4 lower.

Over the past five years the average was 109.9, with a range from 107.3 to 111.8. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2013 and has 9 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 56% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 111.8 (2018) and the lowest is 98.8 (2016). The long-run average is 106.4.

Compared with other countries

Among 205 economies with recent data, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 68th from the top. The median across all these economies is 101.2, so Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is above the typical country.

Within Latin America & Caribbean (39 economies with data) it ranks 12th; the regional median is 99.9.

Statistics

Latest
109.32021
Previous
110.7
5-year average
109.9
Long-run average
106.4since 2013
All-time high
111.82018
All-time low
98.82016
Observations
9Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2021109.3▼ −1.4
2020110.7▲ +0.3
2019110.5▼ −1.3
2018111.8▲ +4.5
2017107.3▲ +8.4
201698.8▼ −1.2
2015100.0▼ −4.0
2014104.0▼ −0.6
2013104.7

Terms of Trade — Sint Maarten (Dutch part) vs Peers

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Understanding Terms of Trade — a simple guide

What it measures

The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

How it is calculated

Export price index ÷ import price index × 100 (2015 = 100).

Simple example

If export prices rise faster than import prices, the index goes above 100.

▲ When it is high or rising

An improving index raises national income.

▼ When it is low or falling

A falling index means imports became relatively more expensive.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

An improving terms of trade raises national income without any change in volumes.

How to read it

Commodity exporters see large swings as commodity prices move.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series TT.PRI.MRCH.XD.WD), annual data from 2013 to 2021. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current terms of trade of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) terms of trade was 109.3 in 2021, compared with 110.7 in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest terms of trade of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)?
Since 2013, the highest reading was 111.8 (2018) and the lowest was 98.8 (2016).
What does terms of trade measure?
The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.